Nirvana Soul is undoubtedly one of the top black businesses in San Jose. Here’s the story of Jeronica Macey and Be’Anka Ashaolu, two powerhouse women who have built a community through the power of coffee and tea. Directed and produced by Tachiya Bryant

Episode 3 highlights Stephanie Metz, a Bay Area Native, who takes ordinary tools and creates extraordinary things. Stephanie is a wife, mother and incredible artist. Watch to learn about how Stephanie balances life, creativity, and her career. Locals is a series developed by Tachiya Bryant and Miguel Ozuna. These episodes highlight San Jose and Bay Area creatives who embody artistic freedom. Would you like to see someone on Locals? Give us an email and link to their website at tachiya@sjica.org Director: Tachiya Bryant Videographer: Miguel Ozuna Editor: Tachiya Bryant

For Episode 2 of Locals, we are highlighting Cyanhit, also known as Cynthia Gonzalez. Gonzalez has been an active participant in the San Jose art scene for almost a decade. Join us as we celebrate their achievements academically and artistically. They were kind enough to allow us to tour their SJSU studio and give us insight into the meaning of their work. Locals highlight San Jose and Bay Area Creatives monthly. You can follow Cynthia Gonzalez on Instagram @cyanhit and keep up with us @icasanjose Credits: Executive Producer/Editor: Tachiya Bryant (@tachiyaroolz) Videographer/Photographer: Miguel Ozuna (@_miguelozuna)

"Locals" is a concept by Tachiya Bryant and Miguel Ozuna that highlights local San Jose and Bay Area Creatives who embody artistic freedom through various mediums. For the first episode, we will be highlighting Rayos Magos (@rayos_magos ). A San Jose native who is quickly becoming a Bay Area public figure. Magos is a multi-media artist who explores the different aspects of cultural identity through art. This episode explores his psychology background and the numerous ways he chooses to enrich the community with his gifts. This ongoing project is sponsored by ICA San Jose. Artist: Rayos Magos Director: Tachiya Bryant Executive Producers: Tachiya Bryant Robert Parra Miguel Ozuna Videographer: Miguel Ozuna Video Editor: Tachiya Bryant Stay tuned for more creatives. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cq_niHyvPc6/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/san-jose-institute-of-contemporary-art/